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When the temperatures dip below zero, my auto repair shop starts receiving early morning SOS calls that sound something like this, “Auto Craftsmen? Help! My car is stranded in my driveway and it won’t start! I need to get to work, what do I do?”
Most people immediately blame the battery.
YES, it could be the battery….
BUT, it’s important to rule out the following before you spend time and money on a new one:
Is there corrosion ar... read more

There are a ton of really cool 'AutoGirls' that I have gotten to know over the years. From mechanics to women who do body work & restoration, welders, fabricators, painters, race car drivers, writers, consultants, women who work for corporations and shop owners like me. Most of them live out of Vermont, which gives me a great excuse to travel multiple times per year.
Every November I travel to Arizona and Bogi and I make our annual drive to Vegas to attend AAPEX & SEMA otherwise... read more

During the Month of October which is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’,
Auto Craftsmen in Montpelier and more than 100 other Independent Auto Repair Shops across the US are once again raising funds for the new breast cancer vaccine as part of the 'Brakes for Breast' fundraiser.
Dr. Vincent Tuohy has spent the past 14 years working on a breast cancer vaccine that would both prevent the disease and keep it from recurring. This preventative m... read more

Winter is right around the corner. Many of us put away our summer cars once the leaves have fallen from the trees. Some of you park your cars while you take extended trips out of Vermont once the temperatures dip below freezing. If you store your vehicle for the winter, there are very important steps you need to take so it does not deteriorate while just sitting.
First off, never park your car outside and cover it up with a plastic tarp. The moisture under that tarp will cause a big rusty... read more

Everyone here at Auto Craftsmen loves their pets.
Here is some important information to help keep your pets safe during the summer!
The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results.
With a Pet Safety Days initiativ... read more